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vestment

vest·ment [ véstmənt ] (plural vest·ments)

noun

Definition:

1. robe: a garment, especially a robe worn to show rank or office

2. religious robe: a ceremonial robe worn by members of the clergy during a religious ceremony

[13th century. Via Old French vestiment< Latin vestimentum< vestire (see vest)]

vest·men·tal [ vest mént'l ] adjective

vest·ment·ed [ véstməntəd ] adjective

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